12 Days of Giftaways (Day 3) | Crafting Forever

StampinByHannah 12 Days of Giftaways (Day 3) Crafting Forever

Stampin' Up! UK Independent Demonstrator StampinByHannah Thoughtful Thursday

This week’s Thoughtful Thursday is somewhat of a reminder to myself; Do Something Creative Everyday. I started crafting as an escape and a chance for some ‘me time’. I have discussed before about my anxiety, and recently my mental health hasn’t been the best… but my crafting has continued, my blogging has continued, and a continue to LOVE what I do! But sometimes I need a little reminder…

This is a cute little 3-1/2 x 3-1/2″ card, made from a piece of Night of Navy card stock cut to 7 x 3-1/2″ and scored on the long side at 3-1/2″. The pens are taken from the Crafting Forever Stamp Set, and after I stamped them in Night of Navy ink I used an Aqua-Painter to pull out some of the colour to colour the pens.

I am currently LOVING Berry Burst in every colour combination, but Berry with Navy is super pretty. So, the sentiment is stamped in Berry Burst on Watercolour Paper and I spritzed it with a little water to activate and move the ink to create this fun watercolour effect. I tried a few different combinations of circle framelits and punches for the boarder around the sentiment, but they were all too thick. So, I used a trick that is always handy to know, but I don’t used often… I ran the circular piece through the Night of Navy ink pad to give the edges a hint of Night of Navy!

The card is finished with a spritz of Berry Burst ink to tie it all together

We have reached Day 3 of my 12 Days of Giftaways today…I LOVE being able to give you something special when you shop… and I have some special things coming in the new year! So, as my Christmas gift to you I have a special gift for each person who shops over £45 for the next 12 days. Each day has a different gift, and you don’t need to worry about adding the Code Club Code (although please do to receive your December Card Kit!).

StampinByHannah Stampin' Up! 12 days of giftaways

Fine Print; This is not a competition and there is NO single winner, all customers WILL receive a gift. Please do not add it to your order, (unless of course you want duplicates!) as I will be sending this separately with your usual Customer Thank You pack….

All Thank You Gift Packs will be posted after the 12 Deals of Christmas have finished.

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Inspire.Create.Challenge #008 | Sketch Challenge

Inspire.Create.Challenge Sketch Challenge using Fresh Floral from Stampin' Up!

StampinByHannah Inspire.Create.Challenge #008 Sketch Challenge

Inpsire.Create.Challenges Sketch challenge 008

This week’s Inspire.Create.Challenge is a fabulous sketch! I LOVE creating from a sketch and will often turn a sketch on its head and make something a little different. Seeing as the card I have created here is SO different from the sketch I thought I would share my process…. and I actually have a second card I made (first) with the same sketch coming later in the week!

How to use a sketch to make a card for Inspire.Create.Challenges using Stampin' Up! products

So, how on earth did I get to this card from that sketch… well, I have a few sketch tips to share with you:

  1. Literally turn the sketch on its head…. rotate it by 90 degrees, turn it upside down, flip it to the other side… a sketch can be really fluid and using one is all about interpretation
  2. Take on the elements…. take each element individually, and move it, change its size, or change the shape altogether!
  3. Play with colour…. remember that ultimately this is YOUR creation, and you can make it any colour, use any Designer Series Paper or stamps that you like
  4. Check out what other people have done with the same sketch…. sometimes the sketch just doesn’t jump out at you, so check out the Design Team’s work and see what they have done, maybe they have some inspiration for you! This is one of the reason’s I just LOVE a sketch challenge!

Inspire.Create.Challenge Sketch Challenge using Fresh Floral from Stampin' Up!

This particular card came to me at about 11PM, once I was in bed… and I did managed to sleep, but it was the first thing I did when I got up the next morning! I just adore this Designer Series Paper, it is Fresh Florals from the Annual catalogue and the pack is a bumper 40 sheets using the 2017-2019 In Colours. The paper coordinates perfectly with the Floral Phrases stamp set (that also has some fabulous dies to go with it too!).

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12 Days of Giftaways (Day 2)

StampinByHannah 12 Days of Giftaways (Day 2)

Ok… So, my main blog post will be coming to you at 10AM today – it’s my fortnightly Inspire.Create.Challenge Design Team project, we have a fabulous sketch this week and I cannot wait to show you my creations! (yes… multiples!)

But I wanted to share my 12 Days of Giftaways post with you before that!

I LOVE being able to give you something special when you shop… and I have some special things coming in the new year! So, as my Christmas gift to you I have a special gift for each person who shops over £45 for the next 12 days. Each day has a different gift, and you don’t need to worry about adding the Code Club Code (although please do to receive your December Card Kit!).

StampinByHannah Stampin' Up! 12 days of giftaways

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12 Days of Giftaways (Day 1) | Picture Perfect Birthday Email Exclusive!

StampinByHannah Email Subscriber Exclusive Birthday Card using Picture Perfect Birthday from Stampin' Up!

StampinByHannah Picture Perfect Birthday Email Exclusive!

One of my favourite tasks is writing my customer emails! I send at least 2 emails every single week; my Monday email always contains an Exclusive video tutorial (or sometimes a PDF, depending on how much time I have!), and my Thursday email usually has a round up of my blog projects from the previous week, plus news and notes too. The card I am sharing with you today was sent out on a Monday a few weeks ago, and my email subscribers got an Exclusive video tutorial to go with it!

Fun Birthday card using Picture Perfect Birthday from Stampin' Up!

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This card has a fun colour combination, totally inspired by the Picture Perfect Party Designer Series Paper with coordinates with the Picture Perfect Birthday Stamp set. I am using this fabulous stamp set and the Designer Series Paper, plus a heap of embellishments in this years Birthday Card Club! If you haven’t signed up yet you have until the 7th January.

There are some more sneaky peaks on this card than just this fabulous Stamp set…. have you spotted the fun shimmery ribbon? That will be available from the 3rd January, and will be FREE with an order of £45 or more as part of Sale-a-bration! I LOVE Sale-a-bration, and this year is bigger and better than ever before… I cannot wait to share more about that in the coming weeks.

Handmade Birthday card using Picture Perfect Birthday from Stampin' Up!

Ok…. So, today is the start of my 12 Days of Giftaways! I LOVE being able to give you something special when you shop… and I have some special things coming in the new year! So, as my Christmas gift to you I have a special gift for each person who shops over £45 for the next 12 days. Each day has a different gift, and you don’t need to worry about adding the Code Club Code (although please do to receive your December Card Kit!).

StampinByHannah Stampin' Up! 12 days of giftaways

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Techniques | Die Cut Letterpress

Techniques video Die Cut Letterpress inspired by Jennifer McGuire using Swirly Scribbles from Stampin' Up!

StampinByHannah Techniques Die Cut Letterpress

Stamping Techniques Series

Hello! So, today see’s the return of my Techniques Series following the completion of my Christmas Countdown a couple of weeks ago! I LOVE doing these techniques videos, they are often as much learning for me as they are for you… particularly this one, which I have now filmed twice! I might share the other card with you at some point, but it was very similar to THIS one I made for a blog hop a couple of months ago.

Techniques Video Tutorial how to do die cut letterpress with dies from Stampin' Up!

This fun card uses the Swirly Scribbles dies and the Daisy Delight Stamp set from the Annual Stampin’ Up! catalogue. The Die Cut Letterpress technique works best with bright, fun colours and I have used Lemon Lime Twist and Calypso Coral here today.

Die Cut Letterpress Tips and Tricks:

  • Practice! This technique is one of those that might take a couple of attempts to get right… play around with the number of layers of card stock you need to get your desired embossing depth
  • Remember that when you stack your die cuts you need to ensure you have a layer of Vellum on the bottom as this will help transfer your ink later on
  • Use fun dies to create your letterpress…. my favourites for this technique are the Swirly Scribbles, Eclectic Layers, and  Lovely Words

How to make a cool Thank You card using Swirly Scribbles and Daisy Delight from Stampin' Up!

Can you believe that the layer of Vellum is held on with Fast Fuse! Isn’t it cool that you cant see it!

Before I go, do check out the End of Year Sale, particularly for those Black Rhinestones as they are retiring on the 2nd January and I don’t want you to miss them!

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Thoughtful Thursday | Butterfly Basics Get Well Soon Card

Butterfly Basics Get well soon card using Stampin' Up! products

StampinByHannah Thoughtful Thursday Butterfly Basics Get Well Soon Card

Stampin' Up! UK Independent Demonstrator StampinByHannah Thoughtful Thursday

So, Thoughtful Thursday is basically part of my Stampin’ Up! new years resolutions; send more cards! I make literally hundreds of cards every year, and half of them never leave my office, and that NEEDS to change! (Because I am running out of room!). So, I have started to try and be more organised and make more cards for specific people, that I can send…. and this card is one of those!

How to make a classic Sending Wishes card using Butterfly Basics from Stampin' Up!

So, this card was made for my lovely friend Charley who has been in hospital recently. I really hope that I manage to get this card posted before this blog post goes live! One of my absolute all time Stampin’ Up! favourite stamp sets is Butterfly Basics, but I haven’t managed to use it much recently…. that is until I spotted another card made using it on Facebook a few weeks ago!

The flowers in the background are stamped twice; once using Whisper White Craft ink for a subtle effect, then a second time in Versamark that was then heat embossed using White Stampin’ Emboss Powder.

Get Well Soon card using Butterfly Basics from Stampin' Up!

The sentiment is also heat embossed in White, and the card finished with a cute bow using the super soft Classic Weave Ribbon in Crumb Cake.

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Painted Harvest Valentines Card

Valentines Card using Painted Harvest and Happy Birthday Gorgeous from Stampin' Up!

StampinByHannah Painted Harvest Valentines Card

Now we are fast approaching Christmas, I am sure you are ‘over’ seeing heaps of Christmas crafts all over the place! So, what is the next big event we make cards for? Valentines? I am planning to give you HEAPS of valentines ideas over the coming month or so, and while pretty pink cards are lovely, my husband wont want one! But he might like this…

Painted Harvest Valentines card using Happy Birthday Gorgeous from Stampin' Up!

There are lots of layers going on on this card, but I’m still keeping things generally simple, and quick to make…

  1. Sunflower stamped in So Saffron
  2. Trio of leaves; stamped in Crumb cake and then stamped again for a dimensional effect
  3. Dots stamped in Tranquil Tide
  4. Trio of leaves stamped in Old Olive and punched out using the Leaf Punch
  5. Loops of Gold Metallic Thread
  6. A banner in Crumb Cake
  7. The Sentiment taken from Happy Birthday Gorgeous stamped in Old Olive and die cut using the Stitched Shapes Framelits

How to make a guy friendly Valentines card using Stampin' Up! products

Painted Harvest is carrying over into the new Spring Summer catalogue, but the bundle of the stamp set and the Leaf Punch is retiring on the 2nd January. Bundles are great, 1. because they are contain multiple products under one item number for easy ordering, but also because when you buy a bundle you save 10% (compared to if you bought the items separately). So, grab the Painted Harvest Bundle soon to save the fabulous 10%!

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Make It Monday | Fold Flat Giftbag

Make It Monday Fold Flat Giftbag Tutorial using Pick a Pattern Designer Series Paper from Stampin' Up!

StampinByHannah Make It Monday Fold Flat Giftbag

Make It Monday

I have a super cute video tutorial for you today! One of my favourite Christmas traditions is planning my gift wrapping, and these would make really sweet gift wrap for a special present.

Make It Monday Fold Flat Giftbag Tutorial using Pick a Pattern Designer Series Paper from Stampin' Up!These are super quick and simple to make… even the video is only 6 minutes long! I have used the Pick a Pattern Designer Series Paper for both of these bags. This paper really did not shout ‘buy me’ when I saw it in the catalogue, but I got a sample in a Paper Share (more on those coming soon!) and feel in love with some of the B sides! It is always worth remembering that there are two sides to a piece of paper.

Measurements:

Designer Series Paper; 12 x 6″ (30.5 x 15 cm)

Score on the long side at 5-1/2 and 11″ (14 and 28 cm)

Score on the short side at 1″ (2.5 cm)

Make It Monday Fold Flat Giftbag Tutorial using Pick a Pattern Designer Series Paper from Stampin' Up!

I grab two stamp sets for the sweet tags on these bags. The black bag has a tag using Christmas Pines, while the green one uses You’re So Sweet. Both bags are closed with one of my MUST HAVE products, the Gold Library Clips. Right, I’m off to buy more clips! See you again tomorrow for more fun Stampin’ Up! projects

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Request a Catalogue!

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StampinByHannah Request a Catalogue!

I will be posting out the latest Stampin’ Up! Spring Summer Catalogue really really soon! I NEVER charge for a catalogue, and I would LOVE you to have one. If you have shopped with me in the past 12 months I already have a catalogue labelled with your name, so you don’t need to complete this form… but you could order one for a friend!

Request a Stampin' Up! Catalogue

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Stamp of the Month Club | Year of Cheer Bonus!

Cheers to the Year Stamp of the Month Club using Year of Cheer from Stampin' Up!

StampinByHannah Stamp of the Month Club Year of Cheer Bonus!

Stampin' Up! Stamp of the Month Club UK

Each month I release a fabulous new Stamp of the Month Club…. I plan these a month or so a head of time usually. Normally that’s fine, but the start of December saw the start of the End of Year sale and the retiring list which totally upskittled my plans! My Stamp of the Month Club for December is Painted Harvest, but I had planned for it to be Year of Cheer. Now, as Cheers to the Year is retiring at the end of December, as is the fabulously gorgeous Year of Cheer Designer Series Paper, but I didn’t want you to miss these pretty cards. So, you get a bonus Stamp of the Month Club this month….

Stamp of the Month Club using Year of Cheer from Stampin' Up!

Stamp of the Month Club happens every single month, and you can choose to grab a kit for one month, or subscribe to get a kit every single month! Stamp of the Month Club always costs £35 and includes £35 worth of fabulous Stampin’ Up! products, PLUS exclusive video tutorials and a complete card kit too!

How to make a fabulous Wedding Card using Year of Cheer from Stampin' Up!Cheers to the Year is a great stamp set that is perfect not just for New Years cards, but also Christmas, Weddings, or even a fun just because!

Sadly the Year of Cheer Designer Series Paper has already sold out! The Year End Sale has HEAPS of great goodies… some of which are discounted too. I would HATE you to miss out on your favourite goodies from this years Autumn Winter sale!

Video Tutorial Stamp of the Month Club using Year of Cheer from Stampin' Up!

You can get all the information about my Stamp of the Month Club over on the Stamp of the Month Club Page.

Here are the details for December;

What does this club contain?

Well, each month you will receive a stamp set, inks and embellishments to the value of approximately £35. PLUS you will also receive a complete card class, with a kit of goodies to make 8 cards, and Exclusive videos too. It is a great way to build your crafty stash, ensure you have perfectly coordinated projects and learn some fun techniques!

PLUS you will receive ALL Stampin’ Up! catalogues for FREE during your club membership.

This month’s club includes:

  • Painted Harvest stamp set
  • Leaf Punch
  • Early Espresso Classic Stampin’ Pad
  • Card kit for 8 cards, 2 of each of 4 Designs, including all the die cuts, ribbons and more…
  • Exclusive Video Tutorials for each of the projects

Cheers to the Year Stamp of the Month Club using Year of Cheer from Stampin' Up!

How much does it cost? and what is the minimum term?

Stamp of the Month Club costs £35 each month, and you can sign up for one month, or a rolling subscription. You can cancel at any time by emailing me at StampinByHannah[at]outlook.com.

If you own a product included in this months kit you can always swap it for something else of the same value… ensuring you don’t get duplicate items and wasted space in your craft room.

Club will open on the 1st of each month and close on the 15th.

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Just complete this form…. and I will be in touch with a PayPal invoice. This is just my way of collecting the payment, you just need a credit of debit card.

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